Domaine aux Moines Savennières Roche aux Moines 2022

From the Roche aux Moines monopole in Savennières, Domaine aux Moines farms Chenin Blanc on steep, south-facing schist overlooking the Loire. The vineyard is worked biodynamically, with low yields and careful selection, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts and élevage in a mix of oak and tank with extended time on lees. The 2022 reflects a warm, dry season, giving the wine breadth and ripeness, but the schist soils hold a firm structural line. Yellow apple, quince and citrus peel sit alongside chamomile, honey and a light waxy note, with a distinctly mineral, saline edge. The palate is concentrated and tightly held, with persistent acidity carrying through a long, structured finish. It remains compact and will develop steadily over time.